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Debt in America

America owes a lot of money, and so do its citizens. Are you above or below average? Read more... ▼

In New York City, the National Debt Clock quietly ticks away. It’s an outdoor billboard that shows passersby, minute-by-minute, the debt of the federal government — and how much each citizen would owe if they had to pay their share. (Right now, your share is around $56,000!)

Debt is a fact of life. You use debt to buy a home, buy a car or finance your education. But how much is too much? Look at the infographic below for some surprising numbers.